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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG2 postcode district.

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG2
Telephone code01387
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 25 min4:34 am – 9:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 8 min8:38 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,868 residentsin the Shawhead census areaMedian age 55.61,324 households75% of homes owner-occupied54% owned outright4% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,406 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, retail and wholesale 9%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 59% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle53% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,424 mm of rain a year, 45 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December58 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 17°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCraig Poollake · under a mileThe Gushwaterfall · 1.1 miLintmill Poollake · under a mileBlackwood Hillhill · under a mileKirkbride Hillhill · under a mileCraig of Forestforest · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes49 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197935 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202149 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.5 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband56% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.4% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,407 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation129 m423 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 27 to 211 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalThornhill Hospital4.8 miGP surgeryCairn Valley Medical Practice2.5 miPharmacyCairn Valley Medical Practice2.5 miDentistThornhill Dental Practice5.2 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK40 miRailway stationDumfries8.4 miBus stationStance 5Dumfries8.4 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG2 postcode district.


7 Pubs in Glenhead in 3 categories

 

 

29 Restaurants in Glenhead in 7 categories

 

 

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18 Shops in Glenhead in 2 categories

 

 

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19 Takeaways in Glenhead in 4 categories

 

 

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76 Home improvement in Glenhead in 15 categories

 

 

18 Health and beauty in Glenhead in 9 categories

 

 

29 Attractions in Glenhead in 9 categories

 

 

31 Property services in Glenhead in 6 categories

 

 

24 Education in Glenhead in 8 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Glenhead in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Glenhead

  • Laurie Arms - Castle Douglas

    Bar

    11-13 Main Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 3YA

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Laurie Arms is a family-run pub and restaurant with excellent local food in the scenic village of the Haugh ...

  • Cavens Arms - Dumfries

    Gastropub

    20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed overnight in Dumfries during August this year and ate at the Cavans Arms. Excellent food, really good value and ...

  • Crown Hotel - Lochmaben

    Bar

    Bruce Street, Lochmaben, DG11 1PD

    11.9 miles away

    5 star review This is the best small hotel we have ever stayed in.Real homemade food,spotless rooms friendly staff, nothing is too ...

  • Stag Bar - Dumfries

    Bar

    5 Galloway Street Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PA

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewnice clean and bright bar no loud music very much a pub not a lot left beer was very good ...

  • Lochar Inn - Heathhall, Dumfries

    Bar

    48 Lovers' Walk A701, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TZ

    7.7 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been to the Lochar 3 times now, I have to comment on how Delicious there famous lochar burger is. ...

 

Top restaurants in Glenhead

  • Brunos - Dumfries

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Balmoral Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BE

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWould highly recommend Brunos restaurant. When we are having a family get together we always go to Brunos. The atmosphere ...

  • Sinos - Dumfries

    Chinese Restaurant

    43-45 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU

    8.5 miles away

    4 star reviewA really interesting exotic menu ranging from scallops to lip tingling spicy hot asian dishes .Our recent visit July 9th ...

 

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Top hotels in Glenhead

  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    5.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI stayed at the Elmaarglen during the Festival and being from Liverpool i must say i have never been made ...

  • Dinwoodie Lodge Hotel - Lockerbie

    Lockerbie, DG11 2SL

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a fantastic place. Even though there was not enough rooms for us (2 doubles)when we were there, we ...

 

Top shops in Glenhead

  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    5.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHad lunch here yesterday excellent service and great food. Cosy and clean premises. Would highly recommend Jintys

  • INFINITI COMPUTER REPAIR - Dumfries

    Electronics Repair Shop

    65 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewexcellent service, very quick turnaround & very reasonably priced , exactly the ...

  • Tekin & Hasan Turkish Barbers - Dumfries

    Barber Shop

    Dumfries, DG1 2BD

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHasan is the most friendly man around. His cuts are the best in town. Definitely recommend!!

  • Georgetown Post Office - Dumfries

    Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EJ

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI went to Georgetown post office today to get a large parcel sent off. The gentleman there was so helpful, ...

 

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Top takeaways in Glenhead

  • Linn Fung - Kelloholm

    Kirkland Drive, Kelloholm, DG4 6ST

    18 miles away

    5 star reviewGood food wen is deliver times

  • Sanquhar Chinese - Sanquhar

    25 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6DJ

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewJust moved from the outskirts of Edinburgh and didn't expect to find a Chinese that's better than what we're used ...

 

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Top home improvement in Glenhead

  • Richard Farish - Dumfries

    Electrician

    127 Annan Road Albany Lane, Dumfries, DG1 1JL

    8.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Richard who fitted My new Shower & pull switch. Very reasonable to. IF you need an Electrican ...

  • NJ PLUMBING - Dumfries

    Plumber

    17 Sandypoint road, Dumfries, DG2 9RB

    7.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGOOD JOB AND VERY GOOD PRICE

 

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